Giorgio Armani launched Emporio Armani in 1981 with an eye on youth. From the beginning, with its modern shapes and use of high-tech materials, the innovative line was known for its easy-to-wear suits and sporty separates favored by new working men and women. Over the years, Emporio Armani has grown and evolved from just being known as Armani's younger, more fashion-driven secondary line. It embodies a spirit and lifestyle of its own, providing Armani an uninhibited outlet to explore his more eclectic side while taking inspiration from music, film, sports and, more recently, the Far East.